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Angelos Angelou is a Greek-American economist, business executive, and entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to economic development in Austin, Texas. He is the founder and CEO of AngelouEconomics, a leading economic development consultancy, and the International Accelerator (IA), a program supporting foreign-born entrepreneurs launching technology startups in the United States. He specializes in fields like strategic business planning, corporate site selection, public policy, and accelerator programs.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]At 17 years old, Angelos Angelou moved from Greece to the US. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Arts in Economics from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He also completed one year of Ph.D. coursework in Economics at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Austin Chamber of Commerce
Since mid-1980s Angelou has worked for Republic Bank of Texas to Austin Chamber of Commerce in Dallas. For 12 years he served as Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. [5][6]During his tenure, he led the recruitment of over 800 technology companies and approximately 70,000 employees, including IBM, Apple, Samsung, Motorola, AMD, Cypress Semiconductor, Applied Materials, and Tokyo Electron. His work contributed to the attraction of over $26 billion in capital investments and the creation of more than 285,000 direct and indirect jobs in Austin and the State of Texas.[7][8]
AngelouEconomics
After leaving the Chamber, Angelou founded AngelouEconomics, an economic development and site selection consultancy. The firm has conducted over 650 economic development strategies and located nearly $18 billion in capital investment projects worldwide for Fortune 1000 companies and government clients.[9]Clients have included U.S. states such as New York, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, and Delaware, numerous cities including Charlotte, Orlando, Austin, Seattle, and international projects in countries such as Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Vietnam, and Germany.[10]
International Accelerator
In 2014 Angelos Angelou founded the International Accelerator, which supports foreign-born entrepreneurs in launching technology startups in the United States.[11]The program supports its 18 portfolio companies in expanding their operations and facilitates the raising of equity capital. IA has established relations with advisors and incubators in 55 countries around the world.[12]
Other Roles and Board Memberships
[edit]- Oversight board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a $3 billion grant program for cancer-related research and commercialization.[13][14]
- Advisory boards at the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin and the Social Sciences Department at St. Edward's University.[15]
- International Economic Development Council (IEDC).[16]
- IA Global Ventures.[17]
- Founding member of the Site Selectors Guild.[18]
Recognition
[edit]- U.S. Economic Development of the Year award by Site Selection Magazine.[19]
- Induction into the Austin Technology Hall of Fame.[20]
- Named to the inaugural 2023 Austin Business Journal Power Players list alongside figures such as Michael Dell, Elon Musk, and Kendra Scott.[21]
- Proclamations from the Governor of Texas and the Mayor of Austin recognizing his three decades of leadership in economic development.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "These are the business experts guiding Austin leaders through the financial chaos from Covid-19". Austin Business Journal. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Accelerator raises millions to help immigrants start Austin businesses". Austin Business Journal. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "International Accelerator (IA)- Identifying, Engaging, And Funding Entrepreneurs Born In Other Countries – Innovations of the World". Innovations of the World. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou". Site Selectors Guild. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Copelin, Laylan (1 March 2014). "Austin economist to debut accelerator at SXSW Interactive". Austin American-Statesman. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "2024 ABJ Power Players". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou". Texas Venture Alliance. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou". Site Selectors Guild. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Cronin, Mike (8 March 2021). "In the money March 8: Angelos Angelou aims to raise $50M for international accelerator". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou". Site Selectors Guild. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou". Texas Venture Alliance. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Wistrom, Brent (9 January 2024). "International Accelerator launches $50M pre-seed fund for foreign-born entrepreneurs". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Austin Tech Hall of Fame". Austin Technology Council. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Sechler, Bob (8 May 2025). "Austin Tech Hall of Fame adds new members - Austin Business Journal". Austin Business Journal. Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Pope, Colin (17 September 2025). "Austin Power Players list for 2025 - Austin Business Journal". Austin Business Journal. Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Angelos Angelou Founder/CEO International Accelerator | George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations". bushchinafoundation.org. Retrieved 17 October 2025.